Grilling made easy at the Farmers’ Market

Whether you’re starting your grilling game this weekend or you’re a year-round grilling enthusiast, Saratoga Farmers’ Market vendors have many products to make an easy, delicious meal.

At Longlesson Farm, you can shop for beef and pork products. “Sirloin steak is an excellent option,” says Christophe, the farm owner. “It’s a versatile cut—grill whole or make kabobs to feed a crowd.” For kabobs, Christophe recommends bringing the steak to ambient temperature, cubing it, and marinating it in olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for one hour. Pair with your favorite grilled vegetables. 

May-K-Mark offers beef, pork, and veal products, and Ariel shares her grilling favorites. “Steaks are always great, but I love hot and sweet Italian sausage. We have veal chorizo and bratwurst that can feed a lot of people. And shaved sliced steak on the grill is clutch on busy dinner nights.”

Hepatica Farm brings pasture-raised chicken, and Melanie’s absolute favorite is grilled chicken breast bone-in. “Bone-in prevents the meat from drying out, and the breast is flavorful and juicy,” she explains. “Thighs are also delicious, and our packs of drumsticks are a great value.” Melanie’s go-to marinade is lemon, rosemary, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, and a little tamari. 

At Grazin’ Acres, Nate and Meghan have pork, chicken, and beef products. “Pork chops are always great and easy with salt, pepper, garlic, and oil,” says Nate. “Rib eye or NY strip steaks are other really good options. One of our family favorites is a whole chicken, halved and grilled slow and low at 200 degrees, and the chicken is juicy and just falls apart.”

Squash Villa Farm has simmering chicken and goat. Co-owner Himanee highly recommends rib chops and loin chops. “They are really easy to grill. Sear the meat and set the grill temperature to low to cook through. You can use a marinade or rub, but salt, pepper, and olive oil allow the flavor to shine.”

The Mushroom Shop LLC offers various mushrooms for vegetarian and plant-based grilling, and Elise recommends flavorful oyster mushrooms. “They are really easy to prepare. Just brush with your cooking oil of choice and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 8-10 minutes per side.”

Regardless of what you choose to grill, vendors at the farmers’ market have incredible options. So get your spatula ready, plan your visit to the market, and get grilling tips from the experts. 

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